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- 2023
- First episode
About Oleaster
Biblical Meditations, Frontier Stories, and Middle Eastern Geopolitics oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- A Wild Olive Branch
- Category
- religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 14 Mar 2023
- Latest episode
- 24 Dec 2023
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.

24 Dec 2023
The House of Israel and the House of Judah
"The House of Israel and the House of Judah" is a meditation for the fourth week of the "Advent: The Incarnation, the Parousia, and the Covenants of Israel" series. If you missed the first four installments, you can catch up by listening to or reading "Maranatha: Our Lord (Has) Come (https://www.oleaster.org/maranatha-our-lord-has-come/)," "Son of Abraham (https://www.oleaster.org/son-of-abraham/)," "Born Under the Law (https://open.substack.com/pub/oleaster/p/born-under-the-law?r=21dyd2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true)," and "Great David's Greater Son." (https://open.substack.com/pub/oleaster/p/great-davids-greater-son?r=21dyd2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow @oleasterbranch on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

17 Dec 2023
Great David's Greater Son
"Great David's Greater Son" is a meditation for the third week of the "Advent: The Incarnation, the Parousia, and the Covenants of Israel" series. If you missed the first three installments, you can catch up by listening to or reading "Maranatha: Our Lord (Has) Come (https://www.oleaster.org/maranatha-our-lord-has-come/)," "Son of Abraham (https://www.oleaster.org/son-of-abraham/)," and "Born Under the Law. (https://open.substack.com/pub/oleaster/p/born-under-the-law?r=21dyd2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true)" Please stay tuned for the next installment in the series for the fourth week of Advent: “The House of Israel and the House of Judah.” If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/)@oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9 Dec 2023
Born Under the Law
"Born Under the Law" is a meditation for the second week of the "Advent: The Incarnation, the Parousia, and the Covenants of Israel" series. If you missed the first two installments, you can catch up by listening to or reading, "Maranatha: Our Lord (Has) Come (https://www.oleaster.org/maranatha-our-lord-has-come/)" and "Son of Abraham (https://www.oleaster.org/son-of-abraham/)." Please stay tuned for the next installment in the series for the third week of Advent: “Great David's Greater Son.” If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/)@oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5 Dec 2023
Son of Abraham
"Son of Abraham" is a meditation for the first week of the "Advent: The Incarnation, the Parousia, and the Covenants of Israel" series. If your interest is piqued, tune in for the next installment for Advent 2, “Born Under the Law.” If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

29 Nov 2023
Maranatha: Our Lord (Has) Come
"Maranatha: Our Lord (Has) Come" is an introduction to the "Advent: The Incarnation, the Parousia, and the Covenants of Israel" series. If your interest is piqued, tune in for the next installment for Advent 1, “Son of Abraham.” If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

21 Nov 2023
Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So
How does the American holiday of Thanksgiving connect with concepts such as exile and redemption in Psalm 107? Have a listen and find out! "Let the Redeemed of the LORD Say So" is the audible version of the article published on the Oleaster Substack. If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

25 Oct 2023
Roots of Rage: Part 3
"Roots of Rage, Part 3: Amalek and Anti-Zionism" is the audible version of the article published on Substack. It is the final of a three-part series on some historical contexts of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

22 Oct 2023
Roots of Rage: Part 2
"Roots of Rage, Part 2: Oslo, International Law, Antisemitism, and a War of Words" is the audible version of the article published on Substack. It is the second of a three-part series on some historical contexts of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

21 Oct 2023
Roots of Rage: Part 1
"Roots of Rage, Part 1: Iran, Sheikh Jarrah, and Al-Aqsa" is the audible version of the article published on Substack. It is the first of a three-part series on some historical contexts of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) orInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. Any feedback on this or other articles is welcome. If you have a question, comment, or correction, please email contact@oleaster.org (mailto:contact@oleaster.org). The music in this episode is “Zion Train” by Aleksandra Siemieniuk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

24 May 2023
Stolen Valor and Womanly Courage
This episode, "Stolen Valor and Womanly Courage," is a short meditation on Proverbs 31:10-31 and the story of Ruth. For references and notes, please see https://open.substack.com/pub/oleaster/p/stolen-valor-and-womanly-courage (https://open.substack.com/pub/oleaster/p/stolen-valor-and-womanly-courage?r=21dyd2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web). If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch)or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3 May 2023
Sisterhood of the Serpent-Crushers
This episode, "Sisterhood of the Serpent-Crushers (https://www.oleaster.org/sisterhood-of-the-serpent-crushers/)," is a short meditation on Psalm 68 and the echoes of women skull-crushers throughout the scriptures. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13 Apr 2023
Covering
This episode, "Covering: Connecting Love and Sacrifice in Atonement (https://www.oleaster.org/covering-a-conceptual-key-to-love-and-sacrifice/)" is a short meditation on how some Modern Hebrew slang words can give us a fresh perspective on the meaning of atonement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6 Apr 2023
The End of All Things is at Hand
"The Son of Man Came Eating and Drinking" is the audible version of the article on oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org/the-end-of-all-things-is-at-hand/). The fourth and final part of this four-part series on Hospitality and Revival (https://www.oleaster.org/tag/hospitality-revival-series/) explores the apocalyptic connotations of hospitality. If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. Any feedback on this or other articles is welcome. If you have a question, comment, or correction, please email contact@oleaster.org (mailto:contact@oleaster.org). The music in this episode is “Zion Train” by Aleksandra Siemieniuk. Recommended Resources: Articles Be Hospitable (https://medium.com/@vhscosta/the-road-to-emmaus-iii-953527bd1bac) by Victor Hugo Costa Igniting Hope Among Gen Z (https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol11/iss2/5/) by Billy McMahan Books A Call to Compel (https://amzn.to/3LKDCbw) by Jordan Scott This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

26 Mar 2023
The Son of Man Came Eating and Drinking
"The Son of Man Came Eating and Drinking" is the audible version of the article on oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org/the-son-of-man-came-eating-and-drinking/). Part three of this four-part series on Hospitality and Revival (https://www.oleaster.org/tag/hospitality-revival-series/) explores how hospitality permeated the ministry and teaching of Jesus. If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. Any feedback on this or other articles is welcome. If you have a question, comment, or correction, please email contact@oleaster.org (mailto:contact@oleaster.org). The music in this episode is “Zion Train” by Aleksandra Siemieniuk. Recommended Resources: “Jesus’ Genealogies: Complementary or Contradictory? (https://jamesbejon.substack.com/p/jesus-genealogies)” by James Bejon “Why Did Jesus Make So Much Wine? (http://[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/jesus-make-much-wine/])” by Erik Raymond This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

18 Mar 2023
Hospitality and Resurrection
“Hospitality and Resurrection” is the audible version of the article on oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org/hospitality-and-resurrection/). Part two of this four-part series on Hospitality and Revival (https://www.oleaster.org/tag/hospitality-revival-series/) follows the interwoven motifs of hospitality, covenant, and resurrection in the lives of Abraham, Lot, Elijah, and Elisha. If you enjoyed listening, please read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org), receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to our Substack (https://substack.com/@oleaster), or follow on X (https://twitter.com/OleasterBranch) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oleasterbranch/) @oleasterbranch. Any feedback on this or other articles is welcome. If you have a question, comment, or correction, please email contact@oleaster.org (mailto:contact@oleaster.org). The music in this episode is “Zion Train” by Aleksandra Siemieniuk. Recommended Resources: Articles Abraham and Lot’s Bedouin-Style Hospitality (https://www.thetorah.com/article/abraham-and-lots-bedouin-style-hospitality) by Dr. Clinton Bailey Books Saved by Faith and Hospitality (https://amzn.to/3EX1zIY) by Joshua W. Jipp Who Ate Lunch with Abraham? (https://amzn.to/3EX89Pw)by Asher Intrater This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

14 Mar 2023
Invisible Barriers and the Hospitality of God
"Invisible Barriers and the Hospitality of God" is the audible version of this article on oleaster.org (https://www.oleaster.org/invisible-barriers-and-the-hospitality-of-god/). Part one of this four-part series on Hospitality and Revival traces the theme of God’s hospitality to us from creation to new creation and the Western Church’s disadvantage in separating evangelism and hospitality. If you enjoyed listening, please feel free to read or listen to other articles at oleaster.org, receive new content in your inbox by subscribing to the substack or SoundCloud accounts, or follow on X or Instagram @oleasterbranch (https://soundcloud.com/oleasterbranch). Any and all feedback on this or other articles is welcome. If you have a question, comment, or correction, please feel free to email contact@oleaster.org (mailto:contact@oleaster.org). The music in this episode is “Zion Train” by Aleksandra Siemieniuk. Recommended Resources: Articles A Call to the Table (https://fai.online/articles/table) by Holger Reinhardt Books Saved by Faith and Hospitality (https://amzn.to/3ZEgeSX) by Joshua W. Jipp The Gospel Comes with a House Key (https://amzn.to/46t4Taw) Rosaria Butterfield Formative Feasting: Practices and Virtue Ethics in Deuteronomy’s Tithe Meal and the Corinthian Lord’s Supper (https://amzn.to/46hglpZ) by Michael J. Rhodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oleaster.substack.com (https://oleaster.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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